Oscar et la dame rose (2009) Directed by Eric-Emmanuel Schmitt
Drama
aka: Oscar and the Lady in Pink
Film Synopsis
Oscar, a ten-year-old-boy, is staying in a hospital for sick
children. Neither his doctors nor his parents have the courage to
tell him the truth about his illness. Only Rose, the
down-to-Earth woman who delivers the pizzas, can bring herself to
communicate openly with him. Seeing the young boy's distress,
Rose suggests they play a game. They will pretend that every day
in the hospital counts for ten years in the world outside. That
way, Oscar will be sure to live a full life, whatever the
outcome. To learn what Oscar is feeling, Rose persuades him to
write a letter to God each day. As a result, Rose and Oscar
become the closest of friends, but neither could have imagined the
extent to which their friendship will affect both of their lives...
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